With the recent increase in work from home, sitting has become a norm for most individuals during work hours. While this may seem comfortable at first, sitting for long hours can lead to various health issues like back pain, neck pain, and poor posture overall. The lack of movement and physical activity also puts one at risk of developing obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is important to take steps to improve work station ergonomics to reduce the negative impact on our health. One of the ways sitting for long hours affects our health is by impacting our posture. Poor...

The human wrist is a complex structure that has evolved over millions of years. Our wrists are the bridge between our hands and our arms, and they allow us to perform a wide variety of movements, from grasping and manipulating objects to typing on a keyboard. But what were our wrists originally designed for? The evolution of the human wrist can be traced back to our primate ancestors, who used their hands for climbing and gripping. As our ancestors began to walk upright, their wrists evolved to support the weight of their bodies and to allow for a greater range...

Are you in your 20s or 30s and experiencing persistent knee pain? Have you been dismissing it as a result of your active lifestyle or a sports injury? It maybe so. But among many other conditions, knee pain in young adults can be a sign of arthritis. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a term used to describe inflammation of the synovial (fluid filled) joints. It is a common condition that affects people of all ages, genders, and races. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis being the most common ones. Osteoarthritis is caused by...

Low back pain is a common complaint among adults, but it's not just a problem for older individuals. In fact, young adults are increasingly experiencing low back pain, often without any clear cause. While disc herniation, lumbar spondylolisthesis and other acute injuries can be common causes, recent research suggests that factors like prolonged sitting, decreased physical activity, and weekend warrior workouts may be contributing to this epidemic. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of low back pain in young adults and look at solutions like ergonomic chairs and other interventions to alleviate and prevent non-specific acute low...